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Tijssan · 17 October 2011, 03:25 AM

Anyone ever come across one?

I'm thinking of an overview of terms like chapter ring, rail dial to underline, meters first etc plus a description of what the term refers to...

If it doesn't already exist perhaps a nice TRF Vintage section project?

What do you think...?

jogren · 17 October 2011, 07:12 AM

Great idea if such a compilation doesn't exist somewhere else.

Paul · 17 October 2011, 08:19 AM

The idea of a glossary appeals to me.

This forum is super-friendly but I still see folk apologise before they pose what they consider to be a simple question.

An easy to navigate glossary of horology and/or specific Rolex terminology could be a very useful, non-intimidating resource.

Cool idea Tijssan

brkanand · 17 October 2011, 08:40 AM

AirKing527 · 17 October 2011, 09:35 AM

paddy_crow · 17 October 2011, 11:21 AM

LOL, now who is going to do the work?

cruvon · 17 October 2011, 11:44 AM

Surely an awesome idea Tijssan. Tijssan, just start a thread listing A..Z and you and forumers can add up to it when come across new or existing vintage terms:).

Tijssan · 18 October 2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

Surely an awesome idea Tijssan. Tijssan, just start a thread listing A..Z and you and forumers can add up to it when come across new or existing vintage terms:).

That sounds like a plan. I am going to collect the terms in an excel sheet and will post my initial assessment in a few days. You guys can shoot/complement and hopefully we'll end up with something useful.

Submarino · 18 October 2011, 04:58 AM

Great idea! Keep us posted.

Tijssan · 20 October 2011, 11:09 AM

Get ready to shoot...

This is really random and a first shot...

Dials
Gilt
Gloss
Matte
Tropical
Spider
Chapter Ring
Underline
Rail Dial
Tiffany
Patrizzi
Inverted 6
Paul Newman
Porcelain
Patina
Tritium

Other
Ghost insert
Tropic crystal
Pencil hands
Pointed crown guards
Tru-beat

dddrees · 20 October 2011, 12:23 PM

Dials
Maxi

Other
chamfers

kyle L · 20 October 2011, 12:49 PM

Dials
Double Swiss?
Frog Feet (1655)
Linen
Guilloche (waffle)
Buckley
Sigma
COSC
Meters First
Feet First
Lollipop markers
Open Chapter Ring
Closed Chapter Ring
Zenith

Others
Pearl
Bubbleback
Square Crown Guards
Bakelite
Roulette Date Wheel
Silver Date Wheel
Rivet Bracelet

Tijssan · 21 October 2011, 01:02 AM

OK - Putting that together, this is what we have so far:

Dials
Buckley
Chapter Ring
Closed Chapter Ring
COSC
Double Swiss
Feet First
Frog Feet (1655)
Gilt
Gloss
Guilloche (waffle)
Linen
Lollipop markers
Matte
Maxi
Meters First
Open Chapter Ring
Patina
Rail Dial
Sigma
Spider
Tropical
Underline

Other
Bakelite
Bubbleback
Chamfers
Ghost insert
Pearl
Pencil hands
Pointed crown guards
Rivet Bracelet
Roulette Date Wheel
Silver Date Wheel
Square Crown Guards
Tropic crystal
Tritium
Zenith

eparisini · 21 October 2011, 03:13 AM

Pisani Dial
Big Eyes Dial
Flat Dial
Demi flat Dial
Radial Dial

OTHER
Thick font
Thin font
Domed
Superdomed

Tijssan · 9 November 2011, 12:36 AM

Thanks for the input all! It is taking a little longer than i had anticipated, but I will start adding descriptions to each of the items below. Looking forward to further feedback!

Dials
Big Eyes Dial
Buckley
Chapter Ring
Closed Chapter Ring
COSC
Demi flat Dial
Double Swiss
Feet First
Flat Dial
Frog Feet (1655)
Gilt
Gloss
Guilloche (waffle)
Linen
Lollipop markers
Matte
Maxi
Meters First
Open Chapter Ring
Patina
Pisani Dial
Radial Dial
Rail Dial
Sigma
Spider
Tropical
Underline

Other
Bakelite
Bubbleback
Chamfers
Domed
Ghost insert
Pearl
Pencil hands
Pointed crown guards
Rivet Bracelet
Roulette Date Wheel
Silver Date Wheel
Square Crown Guards
Superdomed
Thick font
Thin font
Tritium
Tropic crystal
Zenith

Laplander · 9 November 2011, 09:53 AM

This is an awesome idea that would benefit newbies as well as the seasoned collectors!

ciscopro2000 · 9 November 2011, 11:40 AM

Subscribing for info. Thanks!

cruvon · 9 November 2011, 11:42 AM

Great job guys!

bigrob · 9 November 2011, 07:10 PM

Nice work! I've wondered about more than a few of these terms myself

Chris B · 9 November 2011, 09:28 PM

A great idea, very well done

Dials
No Date (eg Fat Lady No Date)
CERN
Tapestry ( striated )

Other
Big Block

17 October 2011, 03:25 AM	#1
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	The ultimate vintage dictionary? Anyone ever come across one? I'm thinking of an overview of terms like chapter ring, rail dial to underline, meters first etc plus a description of what the term refers to... If it doesn't already exist perhaps a nice TRF Vintage section project? What do you think...?

17 October 2011, 08:19 AM	#3
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	Damn fine idea ..... The idea of a glossary appeals to me. This forum is super-friendly but I still see folk apologise before they pose what they consider to be a simple question. An easy to navigate glossary of horology and/or specific Rolex terminology could be a very useful, non-intimidating resource. Cool idea Tijssan

17 October 2011, 11:44 AM	#7
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Surely an awesome idea Tijssan. Tijssan, just start a thread listing A..Z and you and forumers can add up to it when come across new or existing vintage terms:). __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

18 October 2011, 04:58 AM	#9
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Great idea! Keep us posted. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

20 October 2011, 12:23 PM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Dials Maxi Other chamfers __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 October 2011, 07:12 AM	#2
jogren Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Pat Location: North Carolina Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 25	Great idea if such a compilation doesn't exist somewhere else.

17 October 2011, 08:40 AM	#4
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052

17 October 2011, 09:35 AM	#5
AirKing527 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Nick Location: USA Watch: Explorer I Posts: 256

17 October 2011, 11:21 AM	#6
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	LOL, now who is going to do the work?

20 October 2011, 11:09 AM	#10
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	Get ready to shoot... This is really random and a first shot... Dials Gilt Gloss Matte Tropical Spider Chapter Ring Underline Rail Dial Tiffany Patrizzi Inverted 6 Paul Newman Porcelain Patina Tritium Other Ghost insert Tropic crystal Pencil hands Pointed crown guards Tru-beat

20 October 2011, 12:49 PM	#12
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Dials Double Swiss? Frog Feet (1655) Linen Guilloche (waffle) Buckley Sigma COSC Meters First Feet First Lollipop markers Open Chapter Ring Closed Chapter Ring Zenith Others Pearl Bubbleback Square Crown Guards Bakelite Roulette Date Wheel Silver Date Wheel Rivet Bracelet

21 October 2011, 01:02 AM	#13
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	OK - Putting that together, this is what we have so far: Dials Buckley Chapter Ring Closed Chapter Ring COSC Double Swiss Feet First Frog Feet (1655) Gilt Gloss Guilloche (waffle) Linen Lollipop markers Matte Maxi Meters First Open Chapter Ring Patina Rail Dial Sigma Spider Tropical Underline Other Bakelite Bubbleback Chamfers Ghost insert Pearl Pencil hands Pointed crown guards Rivet Bracelet Roulette Date Wheel Silver Date Wheel Square Crown Guards Tropic crystal Tritium Zenith

21 October 2011, 03:13 AM	#14
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Pisani Dial Big Eyes Dial Flat Dial Demi flat Dial Radial Dial OTHER Thick font Thin font Domed Superdomed __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

9 November 2011, 12:36 AM	#15
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	Thanks for the input all! It is taking a little longer than i had anticipated, but I will start adding descriptions to each of the items below. Looking forward to further feedback! Dials Big Eyes Dial Buckley Chapter Ring Closed Chapter Ring COSC Demi flat Dial Double Swiss Feet First Flat Dial Frog Feet (1655) Gilt Gloss Guilloche (waffle) Linen Lollipop markers Matte Maxi Meters First Open Chapter Ring Patina Pisani Dial Radial Dial Rail Dial Sigma Spider Tropical Underline Other Bakelite Bubbleback Chamfers Domed Ghost insert Pearl Pencil hands Pointed crown guards Rivet Bracelet Roulette Date Wheel Silver Date Wheel Square Crown Guards Superdomed Thick font Thin font Tritium Tropic crystal Zenith

9 November 2011, 09:53 AM	#16
Laplander Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 16	This is an awesome idea that would benefit newbies as well as the seasoned collectors!

9 November 2011, 11:40 AM	#17
ciscopro2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: San Diego Watch: 116500 Posts: 255	Subscribing for info. Thanks!

9 November 2011, 11:42 AM	#18
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Great job guys! __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

9 November 2011, 07:10 PM	#19
bigrob "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 14060 & 1675 Posts: 34	Nice work! I've wondered about more than a few of these terms myself

9 November 2011, 09:28 PM	#20
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	A great idea, very well done Dials No Date (eg Fat Lady No Date) CERN Tapestry ( striated ) Other Big Block

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